Long Beach man Miller adds fourth murder to record
John Laurence Miller on death row at San Quentin admits killing Donald A. Diller in La Mesa on Oct 8 1975 and earlier murdered his mother and father in Long Beach on Oct 21 1978. He had been convicted in 1957 of smothering Laura Wetzel and released after 18 years.
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Long Beach
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Harold
Laura Helen Wetzel
Rolling Hills
Congress Acts on Job Bill Opens Public Works Plan
Washington lawmakers begin the new session with a Carter era public works bill as the first economic move. The plan aims to expand federal funding from two to six billion dollars for local projects, with leaders expecting broad Democratic support and a Senate majority of Democrats. Speaker Roe forecasts about 128 co sponsors as committees start preliminary work, while Carter and party leaders meet in Plains, Georgia to shape the package.
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Senate
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White House
Robert A. Roe
D.J
Roe
Ford
Jim Wright
Dtex
Carter
Plains
House Government Operations Committee
Civic complex contractor fined after library flood
Long Beach officials impose a 5000 dollar per day penalty on Montgomery Fisher Ross Inc. for repeated delays and substandard work on the 4 million Civic Center Main Library project. Acting City Manager Robert Creighton planned to present a formal occupancy rejection letter to the City Council.
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Civic Center
Creighton
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Byrd Victory Seen in Senate Leadership Contests
Supporters of Sen. Robert Byrd expect him to win Senate Democratic leader by a wide margin as the 9th Congress opens. Humphrey aides foresee a possible upset, while Republicans weigh leadership posts with Griffin and Baker as contenders. Cranston is unopposed for Democratic whip.
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Michigan
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Maine
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Mansfield
Sen
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Pennsylvania
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Griffin
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Alan Cranston
California
Stormy rain hits Long Beach before forecasted
A Sunday night to Monday storm dropped 0.63 inches of rain on Long Beach causing minor flooding to be avoided. Forecasters warned of possible showers through Saturday while L A recorded 0.92 inch, lifting the seasonal total to 5.3 inches. Temperatures across Southern California were mild with highs in the mid 60s and lows around the upper 40s.
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Los Angeles
National Weather Service
Wally Cegiel
Southland
Wrightwood
Auto Club
Ski Watch Hotline
Roberts
Snow arrives but drought leaves ski industry in the red
Snow blankets the Sierra but drought hurts the season. Bob Roberts of the Sierra Ski Association reports 5 to 7 million dollars in potential losses as most resorts struggle to rebound. Southern California venues like Big Bear Arrowhead and Snow Summit resume lifts, Mammoth plans full operation, while relief loans remain untapped.
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Sierra Ski Association
California
Nevada
California State Auto Association
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Big Bear
Arrowhead
Snow Summit
Wrightwood
Brady Hodge
Heavenly Valley
Squaw Valley
Bill Boardman
Mammoth
Pam Clason
Roberts
Nurses Report Doctor Caused Deaths Seen by 42 Percent
New York AP Ten thousand nurses surveyed found 42 percent believed patient deaths occurred accidentally due to doctors. Fifteen percent reported multiple such deaths, 18 percent knew of nurse caused deaths, and 38 percent would avoid being patients in their own hospitals. Nurses blamed understaffing, paperwork, and duties that hinder patient care.
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Nursing 77
U.S
Canada
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Variable clouds and windy day with hi sixties
Weather report notes variable cloudiness this morning and sunny, windy for the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the northwest. High temperatures near 60s and lows around 50, tides and full forecast on Page C9.
Legislature doubts Brown no tax vow after holidays
California lawmakers return from a holiday recess doubtful Gov. Brown can deliver on a 1977 no tax pledge. Democratic leaders say property tax relief and school finance may require tax increases despite reports of an $800 million to $1 billion surplus. Republicans hint at tax hikes. Assembly Speaker Leo McCarthy predicts a large surplus but warns it may not prevent added taxes. Senate leader James Mills doubts any surplus will fix state finances. Assembly Budget chair Daniel Boatwright notes a strong economy could push revenues higher, possibly making a tax increase unnecessary.
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Brown
California
Assembly
Leo McCarthy
San Francisco
Independent legislators push to close loop on babysitter liability
In Aspen Colorado mayor suggests Claudine Longet is guilty in a slaying. A new US attorney general favors only rare use of busing. A second harbor commissioner re signs over a financial disclosure rule.
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